Pan-Roasted Midwest Chicken with Root Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-17 · Updated 2026-06-17

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A hearty pan-roasted chicken dish inspired by Midwestern comfort flavors, featuring tender chicken thighs with caramelized root vegetables. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, carrots, parsnips for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 40 min Serves 4 American cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
3 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks carrots
2 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks parsnips
3 medium, quartered red potatoes
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp, chopped fresh thyme
4, minced garlic cloves
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tbsp butter

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Pat dry 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Set aside.
Step 2: In a large ovenproof skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 5-6 minutes until skin is golden brown and crisp.
Step 3: Flip chicken thighs and add 3 chopped carrots, 2 parsnips cut into 1-inch chunks, and 3 quartered red potatoes around them. Drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil over vegetables and sprinkle with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme, and 4 minced garlic cloves.
Step 4: Pour 1/2 cup chicken broth into the skillet, then dot 2 tbsp butter over the vegetables. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and vegetables are tender.
Step 5: Remove from oven, baste chicken and vegetables with pan juices, and rest for 5 minutes before serving.